A step-by-step guide to securing a DAFT visa for American expats by Leyla Abdullayeva Established under the Dutch American Friendship Treaty of 1956, the DAFT visa offers a straightforward path to living and working in the Netherlands. Unlock the power of your training budget: Invest in your future Did you know that many employers in the Netherlands offer personal training budgets? Make the most of your training budget by investing in a language course! When should you have a will drawn up? by Koen van den Berg Having your habitual residence in the Netherlands has legal consequences. Olenz notarissen discusses what is important to keep in mind when it comes to inheritance law.

Applications for 30 percent ruling in the Netherlands near-double since 2018 In the past five years, the number of highly skilled migrants that receive the 30 percent tax break in the Netherlands has almost doubled. Applications for 30 percent ruling in the Netherlands near-double since 2018 In the past five years, the number of highly skilled migrants that receive the 30 percent tax break in the Netherlands has almost doubled. Parents in the Netherlands to benefit from higher childcare allowance in 2025 The Dutch government have finalised plans that will see working parents in the Netherlands benefit from a higher childcare allowance next year.

Dutch workers see rise in disposable income thanks to higher wages CBS has reported that collective agreement wages in the Netherlands have increased by 6,8 percent. This has resulted in higher disposable income for workers. Dutch trade unions suspend strikes for early retirement scheme until December Dutch trade unions FNV and CNV have announced the temporary suspension of new strikes for the early retirement scheme (RVU) until December 1, 2024. 5 Dutch universities make top 100 in THE World Rankings 2025 The World University Rankings 2025 by Times Higher Education (THE) are in and five universities in the Netherlands have been named in the top 100.

Amsterdam to introduce zero-emission zones for vehicles from 2025 To improve air quality, emission-free zones with stricter rules for new scooters, vans, trucks and boats will be introduced in Amsterdam from 2025. Renewable energy sources used for majority of Dutch electricity production According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), renewable energy sources are used for more than half of electricity production in the Netherlands. 10 restaurants in the Netherlands honoured with first Michelin stars In 2024, 10 restaurants in the Netherlands have been awarded their first Michelin star. The Netherlands now has a total of 122 Michelin-star restaurants.

The Messiah performances in the Netherlands December 07 - 28 | Elburg Mastering VAT and Income Tax for Freelancers (ZZP) in the Netherlands: A Practical Guide October 23 - 23 Integral Meditation: Your key to a stress-free life October 16 - November 17 | Rotterdam

Webinar: Renting out your home in the Netherlands October 25 - 25 Dutch Design Week October 19 - 27 | Eindhoven Cinekid Festival - the world's largest film festival for kids October 19 - November 03

TCS Amsterdam Marathon October 20 - 20 | Amsterdam LEGO World 2024 October 24 - 30 | Utrecht London Calling indie music festival at Paradiso October 25 - 26 | Amsterdam